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The Animals are an English rock band founded as Alan Price Rhythm and Blues Combo in 1962, by Eric Burdon (vocals), Alan Price (keyboards), Hilton Valentine (guitar), John Steel (drums) and Bryan "Chas" Chandler (bass).
The Animals (currently billed as Eric Burdon & The Animals (feat. original frontman Eric Burdon) and Animals & Friends (feat. original drummer John Steel)) are an English rock band formed in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1963.
The Animals originated in Newcastle upon Tyne, England in 1962. Known for their gritty, bluesy sound and deep-voiced frontman Eric Burdon, they were part of the British Invasion of the US music scene. The band’s distinguished track record includes several hit singles, most notably “The House of the Rising Sun.”
the Animals, five-piece rock group from northeastern England whose driving sound influenced Bob Dylan ’s decision, in 1965, to begin working with musicians playing electric instruments. The principal members were Eric Burdon (b. May 11, 1941, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England), Alan Price (b. April 19, 1942, Fatfield, Durham ...
In 1983, the five members of the classic original lineup of The Animals —Eric Burdon (vocals), Hilton Valentine (guitar), Alan Price (keyboards, background vocals), Chas Chandler (bass, background vocals) and John Steel (drums)—reunited to record a new album and to tour behind it.
In 1983, the original members of The Animals —Eric Burdon (vocals), Hilton Valentine (guitar), Alan Price (keyboards, background vocals), Chas Chandler (bass, background vocals) and John Steel (drums)—reunited for an album and tour. At that time, Best Classic Bands’ future editor interviewed all five musicians about the history of the band.
Various personnel in an ever-changing lineup followed from the mid 60s onwards, The Animals being inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1994. Today, only drummer John Steel, now a sprightly octogenarian, remains as an original member still touring internationally with Animals And Friends.
In 1983, the five members of the classic original lineup of The Animals —Eric Burdon (vocals), Hilton Valentine (guitar), Alan Price (keyboards, background vocals), Chas Chandler (bass, background vocals) and John Steel (drums)—reunited to record a new album and to tour behind it.
The Animals band — formed originally as the Alan Price Combo — were one of several British rhythms and blues bands touring the United States in the early 1960s, distinguished mainly by their authenticity and the scarifying, Deltaesque lead vocals of Eric Burdon.
Formed in Newcastle-upon-Tyne during 1962 and 1963 when Burdon joined the existing Alan Price Rhythm and Blues Combo, the original line-up comprised Eric Burdon (vocals), Alan Price (organ and keyboards), Hilton Valentine (guitar), John Steel (drums), and Bryan "Chas" Chandler (bass).